That Toyota Corona made my dad ahead of his time. January 10, 2012February 5, 2012rickdebruhl I never really think of my dad as cutting edge. After all, he never owned a computer. He bought a cell phone once, [...]
Grooming tools for the car nut January 6, 2012February 5, 2012rickdebruhl What do you get the car guy who has everything? How about fingernail clippers? My son and daughter-in-law live in Japan. Today a [...]
How did we fix cars before the internet? January 5, 2012January 12, 2012rickdebruhl How did the average guy fix anything on a car before the internet? I was thinking about that a few days ago when [...]
I need to start driving more cars! January 3, 2012January 12, 2012rickdebruhl 1 I’ve decided that I need to start driving more cars. That’s a rather surprising statement to me because I’ve been around a wide [...]
When it comes to Corvettes and Mustangs… Larry Shinoda was THE MAN January 1, 2012January 12, 2012rickdebruhl Most people have never heard of Larry Shinoda. But just about everyone who lusted after the muscle cars of the 60’s knows his [...]
I got a Ferrari for Christmas! December 26, 2011January 12, 2012rickdebruhl I got a Ferrari for Christmas! OK, so I didn’t get a real Ferrari. It’s a 1/43rd diecast metal model. But it represents [...]
I just don’t understand Tesla. December 22, 2011January 12, 2012rickdebruhl I saw my first Tesla on the road today, and I have to say I just don’t get it. Oh, I understand the [...]
Can I help the fact that I’m a lousy passenger? December 20, 2011March 2, 2017rickdebruhl 1 I’m just one of those people who would always rather be driving. In fact, I’ve never been a good passenger. I was reminded [...]
Forget stocks, put your money in a Toyota! December 13, 2011January 12, 2012rickdebruhl The folks at Kelly Blue Book have come out with their annual list of car brands with the best resale value is surprisingly [...]
How do you pronounce Veloster? December 10, 2011January 12, 2012rickdebruhl I think the new Hyundai Veloster is pretty cool. The design is great for a little sporty coupe. The price (way under $20k) [...]